Safety Specialist II

Kokosing; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401K plan

Job summary

Kokosing, a leading General Contractor based in Ohio, is seeking a Safety Specialist at varying experience levels to coordinate and monitor the Company Safety and Health Program across Central Ohio project sites, including bridges and heavy civil work.

The role emphasizes training, pre-job safety planning, audits, and incident investigations, with high production hours and interactions with field teams, subcontractors and regulators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Safety and Health or equivalent.
• Targeting 3-6+ years of safety/health in construction; strong plus.
• All experience levels considered with corresponding changes to the role (title, responsibilities/deliverables).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, implement and monitor the Company Safety and Health Program at various project locations in the Central Ohio region and surrounding areas.
• Assist in developing and implementing strategies for reducing injuries and incidents.
• Provide training and education to Company personnel regarding safety requirements.
• Support pre-job safety planning meetings and develop emergency response plans.
• Lead safety meetings and training programs to communicate policies and procedures.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and evaluations of safety and health across operations.

Skills

OSHA regulations

Safety training

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Decision making

Influence others

Project safety

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor degree in Safety and Health

Equivalent training/experience

Job description

Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America’s 50 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing’s services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For over 75 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $2.8 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.

Job Description

We are open to different experience levels for the Safety Specialist

• Coordinate, implement and monitor the Company Safety and Health Program at various project locations in the Central Ohio region and surrounding areas.
• Typical project types include: Primarily bridge, roadway and heavy civil construction projects but could also include Wastewater treatment plants, water treatment facilities, electrical transmission projects, underground utilities, concrete foundations/walls/tanks, site prep work, etc.
• Assist in developing and implementing strategies for reducing and eliminating injuries, illness and other incidents in a manner that effectively ensures the attainment of business unit targets and objectives.
• Provide training and education to Company personnel regarding safety and health requirements.
• Support pre-job safety planning meetings to plan for potential hazards and problems prior to start of job, and develop emergency response plans for projects. Develop work safety and health plans on time in a fast-paced environment.
• Initiate, coordinate and lead safety meetings and training programs to ensure the effective communication of company policy and procedures.
• Independently initiate, perform and document safety and health audits, evaluations, inspections and/or behavioral observations throughout the Company’s operations and communicate and facilitate the implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
• Assist in the investigation of injury, illness and general liability incidents.
• Develop and issue regular safety and health correspondence.
• Provide updated information to team members regarding updates to company or regulatory requirement changes.
• Self-identify team members that need assistance, training, or support meeting the Company safety and health requirements.
• Coordinate project safety programs with subcontractors, vendors and third-party personnel to ensure adherence to Company safety policies and procedures.
• Serve as a point of contact for any federal, state or municipal safety or risk management authority and/or personnel, including but not limited to OSHA, when the Company Safety Manager is not available.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor degree in Safety and Health or equivalent combinations of technical training and experience.
• Targeting 3-6+ years of experience with safety and health in the construction industry is preferred, with experience in the aforementioned project types (Bullet point #2 from above) a strong plus.
• However, all experience levels will be considered with corresponding changes to the role (i.e. title, responsibilities/deliverables) to align with the career trajectory of the candidate.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of OSHA, DOT and EPA regulations as well as other state/federal safety regulations and company safety policies/procedures.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate and interface effectively with company and private client representatives.
• Excellent organization skills and the ability to independently prioritize.
• Ability to think independently, communicate thoroughly and influence the implementation of the appropriate corrective and preventative actions.
• Ability to work in high production environment (50+ hours/week, including nights and weekends) and respond quickly and effectively under pressure and deadlines.
• Ability to make independent judgments to manage and facilitate company programs/policies as they relate to the safety of our work.
• Ability to positively interact and influence front line supervisors and field personnel to create a safe work environment.

Certificates Licenses and Registrations

• Must have valid driver’s license, good driving record required.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification preferred.
• OSHA 30-Hour and 10-Hour Trainer certification preferred.

Benefits

• medical insurance
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• paid time off
• 401K plan

Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.